St. Andrew the Apostle
Pope St. Pius X
St. Cosmas, martyr
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Charles Borromeo
St. Boniface, martyr
The Veneration of First Class Relics
First class relics indicate that these are part of the physical remains of the actual body of the saint. These relics are certified by Church officials and have documentation to show their authenticity. The relics belong to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and are kept safe until used for public veneration of the faithful. Since they belong to our parish church, it is our solemn responsibility to treat these relics with utmost care, reverence and profound respect. Public veneration of the faithful is encouraged by the Church without confusing veneration with the worship of God.
These relics are of well known saints of the Church and often come from closed monasteries or churches where they were held in safety and veneration for centuries. The list the relics of the saints are listed in the menu bar in this page.
The Veneration of Relics at St. John the Baptist coincides with the Church's liturgical celebration of All Saints Day. Below is our calendar for public veneration/viewing.
October 30, 2022 (Sunday)
Relics will be on display after Masses for a brief time for the faithful to venerate.
9:00 am - 10:00 am
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saint Fest
The relics will be available for veneration by young families, youth and children.
October 31, 2022 (Monday)
Relics will be on display in the Church all day for private veneration of the faithful.
8:00 am Mass (relics on the altar for Mass)
8:30 am - 11:30 am Public Veneration of the Faithful
12:05 pm Mass (relics on the altar for Mass)
6:30 pm Vigil Mass for All Saints Day
November 1, 2022 All Saints Day (Tuesday)
Relics will be on display in the Church all day for private veneration of the faithful all day.
8:00 am Mass for All Saints Day
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Public Veneration of the Faithful
6:30 pm Mass for All Saints Day
November 2, 2022 All Souls Day (Wednesday)
The relics will be on the altar for all Mass times on this day, as well as being on display in the Church. After Masses the relics will be used to bless the sick by Fr. Vásquez at the Church.
8:00 am Mass for All Souls Day (relics on the altar for Mass)
followed by Blessing of the Sick after Mass with the relics.
6:30 pm Mass for All Souls Day (relics on the altar for Mass)
followed by Blessing of the Sick after Mass with the relics.